Fiscal Year 2026 Nonprofit Security Grant Program
🏛 Department of Homeland Security - FEMA (DHS-DHS)
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Can you apply?
This grant is for nonprofit organizations at high risk of terrorist or extremist attack that want to strengthen physical security, cybersecurity, and facility hardening.
State Administrative Agencies administer the program and manage grant distribution. Eligible nonprofits work with their state agency to apply. Organizations must demonstrate risk factors and readiness to implement security improvements.
Funded activities include security assessments, perimeter hardening, access control systems, surveillance technology, and cybersecurity upgrades. Projects must address documented security vulnerabilities specific to the nonprofit's facility and mission.
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Program description
The Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) improves and increases the physical/cybersecurity and facility/target hardening of nonprofit organizations’ facilities at risk of a terrorist of other extremist attack, ultimately safeguarding the lives and property of the American people.
The NSGP will improve and increase the physical/cybersecurity and facility/target hardening of nonprofit organizations’ facilities at risk of a terrorist of other extremist attack, ultimately safeguarding the lives and property of the American people. Concurrently, the NSGP will integrate the preparedness activities of nonprofit organizations that are at high risk of a terrorist or other extremist attack with broader state and local preparedness efforts.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
How to apply
Application links
Required documents
- Application through State Administrative Agency
- Risk assessment or threat analysis
- Detailed project description with budget
- Security assessment or vulnerabilities report
- Organizational documentation (501c3 status, bylaws)
Program contact
- 👤 Daphine Jackson Grantor
- 📧 femago@fema.dhs.gov
- 📞 202-604-0457
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 97.008 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$46,042,432
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$44,874,670
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$37,921,795
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$37,243,586
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$33,688,456
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$31,132,912
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$30,245,940
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$28,346,673
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$27,608,365
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$27,019,130
Top States by Funding
- NY 7 awards $182.8M
- NJ 7 awards $148.8M
- CA 5 awards $123.7M
- TX 5 awards $83.0M
- IL 5 awards $65.8M
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 97.008). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2018 | $60,000,000 | |
| 2019 | $60,000,000 | |
| 2020 | $90,000,000 | |
| 2021 | $180,000,000 | |
| 2022 | $250,000,000 | |
| 2023 est. | $360,000,000 | |
| 2024 est. | $360,000,000 |
FAQ
Who can apply for the NSGP grant?
Nonprofit organizations at high risk of terrorist or extremist attack. Eligibility is based on threat assessment and organizational risk factors.
How do I apply?
Applications go through your State Administrative Agency. Check your state's specific guidelines for submission procedures and timelines.
What expenses can be covered?
Physical security improvements, cybersecurity upgrades, facility hardening, surveillance systems, and access control. Security assessments and planning are also eligible.
Is there cost matching required?
No. This is a 100% federally funded grant with no required cost share.
What is the typical award amount?
Award amounts vary. The program has $300 million available nationwide for FY 2026.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Document your threat assessment carefully. Applicants must clearly show why the nonprofit faces elevated risk of attack.
- Coordinate early with your State Administrative Agency. Each state manages its own timeline and selection process.
- Get a professional security assessment before applying. Most competitive applications include site-specific vulnerability analysis.
- Bundle multiple security improvements in one project. Proposals addressing both physical and cyber threats score higher.
- Emphasize sustainability and maintenance plans. Reviewers want to know how the nonprofit will maintain equipment and systems after funding ends.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Applicants fail to clearly document specific threat factors relevant to their organization. Vague security plans without site assessments or professional recommendations get rejected. Organizations miss state-specific deadlines by ignoring their State Administrative Agency's requirements.
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